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Unable to do anything about the first goal and left exposed for the second, the City keeper made some smart saves and, on the whole, was solid with his distribution.

Pierce Sweeney – 5

Pierce Sweeney (Image: Pinnacle)

Struggled against the pace of Jodi Jones and was sloppy in possession of the ball, giving it away too often.

Troy Brown – 6

Produced a couple of good blocks and was unlucky when the ball bounced off him for the opening goal, but he was not at his best.

Jordan Moore-Taylor – 7

Jordan Moore-Taylor receives treatment for an injury that put an end to his game against Coventry City (Image: Pinnacle)

Soldiered on after injury and kept Maxime Biamou reasonably quiet before being replaced at half-time. Kept a cool head when sold short with a couple of passes.

Craig Woodman – 6

A quiet game from Woodman before being replaced – he gave away a few throw-ins but, at the same time, made some good interventions when up against Devon Kelly-Evans.

Lee Holmes – 5

Uncharacteristically poor and easily shoved off the ball too many times. When he was able to beat his man, he looked dangerous, but it was not often enough.

Jordan Tillson – 5

A quiet game in midfield before dropping into defence in the second half and struggling somewhat – it was clear it was his first game at the back in a while. Gave away the foul that led to the opening goal and could count himself somewhat lucky he stayed on the pitch.

Lloyd James – 6

The best of City’s midfielders. He overhit a couple of passes but was also the source of their best moments – playing some nice one-touch stuff in a rare period of possession in the first half before a wonderful pass to set up Reuben Reid in the second half for a golden chance. Put some crunching tackles in as well.

Jake Taylor – 5

Struggled in the first half, at one point failing to trap a pass, and quiet in the second half when moving into the middle. Headed a great chance wide at the death.

Reuben Reid – 6

Reuben Reid chases Rod McDonald (Image: Pinnacle)

Made some intelligent runs and could have equalised with a golden chance that Lee Burge saved, although he may be disappointed with his finish for it.

Liam McAlinden – 6

Liam McAlinden (Image: Pinnacle)

City’s most dangerous player in the first half but suffered when he was put out wide at the start of the second half.